Desmet Lake trout stocking
Johnson County, Wyoming · lake · about 4,615 ft elevation
Desmet Lake was last stocked 4 months ago (Jun 1 to 30, 2026). We have 39 stockings on record since Oct 1, 2016, 3 in the last 12 months (64,388 fish). Most stockings come in May and September to October. Species stocked: rainbow trout, Bear River cutthroat trout, kokanee salmon, Snake River cutthroat trout, Yellowstone cutthroat trout.
Last stocked
4 months ago
Jun 1 to 30, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
3 stockings
64,388 fish
On record
39 stockings
since Oct 1, 2016
- The most stocked water in Johnson County (39 stocking days on record).
- Stocked more often than 99% of Wyoming waters on our record.
Weather at Desmet Lake
- Tonight45°FPartly Cloudy10% rain · wind 3 to 7 mph
- Tuesday72°FSunny4% rain · wind 1 to 6 mph
- Tuesday Night46°FMostly Clear3% rain · wind 5 mph
- Wednesday68°FSunny1% rain · wind 5 to 12 mph
- Wednesday Night42°FPartly Cloudy5% rain · wind 2 to 10 mph
- Thursday69°FMostly Sunny8% rain · wind 5 to 15 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Desmet Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in May and September to October.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 27 | 946,403 | 35,052 | 8.0 in |
| Bear River cutthroat trout | 15 | 175,204 | 11,680 | 11.3 in |
| Kokanee salmon | 9 | 289,970 | 32,219 | 3.1 in |
| Snake River cutthroat trout | 1 | 7,698 | 7,698 | 6.2 in |
| Yellowstone cutthroat trout | 1 | 95 | 95 | 17.9 in |
Stocking history
20262 stockings · 62,788 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
JuneLatest sometime this month | Snake River cutthroat trout | 7,698 | 6.2 in |
May sometime this month | Bear River cutthroat troutKokanee salmon | 55,090 | 7.6 in |
20253 stockings · 123,118 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
October sometime this month | Rainbow trout | 1,600 | 6.4 in |
September sometime this month | Bear River cutthroat troutRainbow trout | 81,471 | 8.4 in |
May sometime this month | Bear River cutthroat troutKokanee salmon | 40,047 | 7.3 in |
20243 stockings · 128,458 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
October sometime this month | Bear River cutthroat troutRainbow trout | 65,553 | 8.1 in |
September sometime this month | Bear River cutthroat trout | 22,810 | 7.8 in |
May sometime this month | Bear River cutthroat troutKokanee salmon | 40,095 | 7.3 in |
20235 stockings · 140,776 fish
- November rainbow trout, 37,230 fish
- October kokanee salmon, 7,235 fish
- August Bear River cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, 69,770 fish
- July kokanee salmon, 26,391 fish
- May Bear River cutthroat trout, 150 fish
20224 stockings · 161,995 fish
- October rainbow trout, 71,860 fish
- September Bear River cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, 50,988 fish
- July kokanee salmon, 38,999 fish
- May Bear River cutthroat trout, 148 fish
20215 stockings · 164,481 fish
- December rainbow trout, 1,681 fish
- November rainbow trout, 63,398 fish
- October Bear River cutthroat trout, 33,002 fish
- September Bear River cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, 48,106 fish
- May Bear River cutthroat trout, kokanee salmon, 18,294 fish
20205 stockings · 171,992 fish
- November rainbow trout, 83,515 fish
- October rainbow trout, 45,531 fish
- September rainbow trout, 18,540 fish
- June kokanee salmon, 24,259 fish
- May Bear River cutthroat trout, 147 fish
20195 stockings · 175,865 fish
- November rainbow trout, 7,920 fish
- October rainbow trout, 90,411 fish
- September rainbow trout, 37,324 fish
- May rainbow trout, 150 fish
- April kokanee salmon, 40,060 fish
20182 stockings · 85,444 fish
- October rainbow trout, 85,250 fish
- May rainbow trout, Yellowstone cutthroat trout, 194 fish
20174 stockings · 123,523 fish
- November rainbow trout, 29,196 fish
- October rainbow trout, 89,077 fish
- May Bear River cutthroat trout, 150 fish
- April rainbow trout, 5,100 fish
20161 stocking · 80,930 fish
- October rainbow trout, 80,930 fish
From Wyoming fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Wyoming fishing regulations.
Where is Desmet Lake?
Johnson County, Wyoming. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Desmet Lake
- Willow Park Reslake · 13 mistocked Jul 1, 2025
- Cloud Peak Reservoirlake · 18 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
- Mead Lakelake · 19 mistocked Jul 1, 2024
- Myrtle Lakelake · 20 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
- Sherd Lakelake · 20 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
- Ringbone Lakelake · 20 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
- Long Lakelake · 20 mistocked Jul 1, 2026
- Bard Lakelake · 21 mistocked Jul 1, 2024
All stocked waters in Johnson CountyStocked this week in Wyoming
Questions about Desmet Lake
- When was Desmet Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Jun 1 to 30, 2026 (Snake River cutthroat trout, 7,698 fish), according to Wyoming agency reports.
- How often is Desmet Lake stocked?
- It was stocked 3 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May and September to October.
- Is Desmet Lake stocked often?
- The most stocked water in Johnson County (39 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 99% of Wyoming waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Desmet Lake?
- Rainbow trout (27 stockings, 946,403 fish); Bear River cutthroat trout (15 stockings, 175,204 fish); Kokanee salmon (9 stockings, 289,970 fish); Snake River cutthroat trout (1 stocking, 7,698 fish); Yellowstone cutthroat trout (1 stocking, 95 fish).
Stocking data from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department's fish stocking report, which records stockings by month with species, number and average length.